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N430 MVF

2006 Mazda Friendee

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

133,895 mi
Last recorded133,895 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda Friendee143,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN430 MVF
MakeMazda
ModelFriendee
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 133,895 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 131,075 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Apr 2024 131,068 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security near side and off side sills corroded but not considered part of the vehicle main structure (6.2.2 (d) (i))

chassis has general corrosion

oil leak from turbo pipes at front

Pass 13 Sep 2022 119,081 miles

chassis corroded

coil springs corroded and in poor condition

slight play in steering rack

Fail 13 Sep 2022 119,081 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

chassis corroded

coil springs corroded and in poor condition

slight play in steering rack

Pass 29 Sep 2021 115,499 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorated

chassis general corrosion

coil springs corroded

slight play in steering rack

stone chip

Pass 25 Sep 2020 112,971 miles

General corrosion underneath but still solid

Wheel trims fitted preventing inspection of breaks

Fail 22 Sep 2020 112,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

General corrosion underneath but still solid

Wheel trims fitted preventing inspection of breaks

Pass 14 Jun 2019 112,429 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

unable to turn rear wheels due to transmission drag

Fail 21 May 2019 112,420 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres deeply cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear crossmember holed outside perscribed area

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear wheels not free enough to rotate and access bearings due to transmission drag

Pass 16 May 2018 111,469 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 110,137 miles

ALL BRAKE FLEXI HOSE FERRULES CORRODED

BOTH FRONT TYRES HEAVILY PERISHED

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Fail 5 May 2017 110,137 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER ARCH (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL AREA (2.4.A.3)

ALL BRAKE FLEXI HOSE FERRULES CORRODED

BOTH FRONT TYRES HEAVILY PERISHED

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 108,546 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 106,500 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 106,475 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 104,785 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 103,498 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 102,327 miles

centre exhaust corroding and slight blow

screen chipped

Pass 21 Mar 2011 100,030 miles

Exhaust corroded

Various brake pipes rusted

Windscreen chipped

Pass 12 Mar 2010 95,144 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 92,183 miles

Offside rear anti-roll bar link bush worn, not excessively.

Fail 18 May 2009 92,183 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear anti-roll bar link bush worn, not excessively.

Pass 30 Apr 2008 87,732 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 83,279 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2006 75,731 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda Friendee?

Based on 5,537 MOT tests across 311 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
4,831
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
311
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 180
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 165
fog lamp not working 154
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 92
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N430 MVF is a 2006 Mazda Friendee in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2006 Mazda Friendee models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 143,912 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda Friendee fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 180 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N430 MVF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda Friendee typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 20 years old, this Mazda Friendee is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N430 MVF registered?

N430 MVF is a 2006 Mazda Friendee, first registered on 8 May 2006.

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The MOT history for N430 MVF shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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